Selective oxygenation of C–H and CC bonds with H₂O₂ by high-spin cobalt(<scp>ii</scp>)-carboxylate complexes

Abstract

Cobalt( ii )–carboxylate complexes of the 6-Me 3 -TPA ligand in combination with hydrogen peroxide perform the oxygenation of aliphatic C–H bonds of alkanes and epoxidation of alkenes with high chemo- and stereo-selectivity. A metal-based oxidant is proposed as the active oxidant.